Numerical Prefixes From Greek And Latin
Test your knowledge of numerical prefixes
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is an example of a word with the Greek prefix for "One".
- A.
Monotone
- B.
Unicycle
- C.
Bilateral
- D.
Septuagenarian
Correct Answer
A. MonotoneExplanation
Monotone is an example of a word with the Greek prefix for "One". The prefix "mono-" means "one" in Greek, and "tone" refers to a sound or pitch. Therefore, "monotone" refers to a single, unvarying sound or pitch.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Unicycle
- A.
Greek Prefix
- B.
Latin Prefix
Correct Answer
B. Latin Prefix -
- 3.
"Tetra" means what number in Latin?
- A.
Five
- B.
Six
- C.
Three
- D.
Four
Correct Answer
D. FourExplanation
In Latin, "Tetra" means "four".Rate this question:
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- 4.
The Prefix for seven in Greek and Latin is
Correct Answer
sept
hepta
Sept
HeptaExplanation
The correct answer is "sept, hepta, Sept, Hepta". In both Greek and Latin, the prefix for seven is "sept" or "hepta". The variations in capitalization (Sept, Hepta) do not change the meaning of the prefix.Rate this question:
- 5.
A sixth child with siblings of the same appearance.
- A.
Septuplet
- B.
Twin
- C.
Sextuplet
- D.
Hextuplet
Correct Answer
C. SextupletExplanation
A sextuplet refers to a set of six siblings who are born at the same time and have the same appearance. This term specifically indicates that the siblings are part of a multiple birth, where six babies are born to the same mother. The word "sextuplet" is derived from the Latin word "sextus," meaning six. Therefore, the correct answer for this question is sextuplet.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Quad is the blank prefix for "four"
- A.
Greek
- B.
Hillbilly
- C.
Italian
- D.
Latin
Correct Answer
D. LatinExplanation
Latin is the correct answer because "quad" is derived from the Latin word "quattuor," which means "four." In Latin, "quad" is used as a prefix to indicate the number four. The other options, Greek, Hillbilly, and Italian, do not have the same connection to the word "four" as Latin does.Rate this question:
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- 7.
A septuagenarian is a person who is in their blank.
- A.
Forties
- B.
Thirties
- C.
Sixties
- D.
Seventies
- E.
Eighties
Correct Answer
D. SeventiesExplanation
A septuagenarian is a person who is in their seventies. This term specifically refers to someone who is between the ages of 70 and 79.Rate this question:
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- 8.
A heptad is what prefix?
- A.
Latin
- B.
Greek
- C.
IDK
Correct Answer
B. GreekExplanation
The correct answer is Greek because the term "heptad" is derived from the Greek word "hepta," meaning seven. In Greek, "hepta" is used as a prefix to indicate the number seven. Therefore, it can be concluded that "heptad" is a Greek prefix.Rate this question:
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- 9.
An blank is a number of nine persons, or things, containing a prefix from an (a)latin or (b) greek prefix. (Type in the blank, then type a comma with the letter "a" or "b") NO SPACES! Example: nine,c
Correct Answer
ennead,b
ennead
b
b,ennead
ennead, bExplanation
The correct answer is "ennead,b,ennead,b,b,ennead,ennead,b". The word "ennead" is a number of nine persons or things, and it contains a Greek prefix. The letter "b" represents the Greek prefix in this case. The repetition of "ennead" and "b" indicates that there are multiple instances of nine persons or things with a Greek prefix.Rate this question:
- 10.
The Latin Prefix originated word for "One-Thousand"
- A.
Millenium
- B.
Kilogram
- C.
Milligram
- D.
Killometer
Correct Answer
A. MilleniumExplanation
The Latin prefix "milli-" means "thousand." The word "millenium" is derived from this prefix and refers to a period of one thousand years. Therefore, "millenium" is the correct answer as it directly relates to the Latin prefix and its meaning.Rate this question:
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- 11.
List the prefix origination in order of Occurance.1.Hectometer2.Semicircle3.Decimal4.Kilogram
- A.
1.Greek 2.Latin 3.Latin 4.Greek
- B.
1.Greek 2.Latin 3.Latin 4.Latin
- C.
1.Latin 2.Greek 3.Greek 4.Latin
- D.
All Greek Prefixes
- E.
All Latin Prefixes
Correct Answer
A. 1.Greek 2.Latin 3.Latin 4.GreekExplanation
The correct answer is 1.Greek, 2.Latin, 3.Latin, 4.Greek. This is because "Hecto-" and "Kilo-" are Greek prefixes, while "Semi-" and "Deci-" are Latin prefixes. The order of occurrence follows the pattern of Greek, Latin, Latin, Greek.Rate this question:
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